Columbia Law School Alumni

Marketa Romankova

Czech Republic
Attorneyatlaw at Rentsch Legal
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2006 — 2007
LLM, IT, Antitrust, Contracts

Charles University in Prague   1995 — 2000
Mgr., Law

University of Economics, Prague   1995 — 2000
Ing, National economy

Experience
Rentsch Legal   May 2014 - Present
private practice   2012 - Present
Gleiss Lutz/ Schoenherr   2007 - 2012
Alcatel   2004 - 2007
Linklaters   2000 - 2003

Martin Berchtold

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Legal Counsel at Novartis
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2010 — 2011
LL.M, Dispute Resolution, Securities and Banking Law, Criminal Investigation, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

High Court of Basel-Stadt   2008 — 2008
Attorney-at-law, Bar Admission

Universität Basel   2000 — 2006
lic. iur. (JD equivalent), Law and Economics, Contract Law, Civil Procedure, Bankruptcy Law

Gymnasium am Kirschgarten Basel   1992 — 1998
High School Diploma, Typus B, Matura

Experience
Novartis   June 2015 - Present
UBS AG, Investment Bank   September 2012 - May 2015
Schellenberg Wittmer   July 2011 - August 2012
Bauverein Oekolampad   May 2008 - May 2012
Wenger Plattner   January 2009 - April 2010
Wenger Plattner   February 2007 - January 2008
Roche   August 2006 - January 2007
Swissair Lines Ltd.   July 1998 - October 2001

Skills
IT law, Legal Advice, Financial Services, Life Sciences, International Banking..., Litigation, Derivatives, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Capital Markets, Financial Regulation, International Private..., Legal Compliance, Cross-border..., Project Management, Dispute Resolution, Complex Litigation, ISDA negotiations, Negotiation, Securities Regulation, Trust Law, Private Equity, Private Clients, Estate Planning

Martin L. Mueller

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner; Corporate & M/A, Private Equity, Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd.
Law Practice

Education
   2001 — 2002
LL.M.

Universität St.Gallen - Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften
Dr.iur.

Matthew Guillen

Paris Area, France
Associate Professor at Université de Nantes
Education Management

Education
Université de Nantes   1993 — 1996
PhD, American Law

Columbia Law School   1984 — 1987
J.D., Law

New York University   1974 — 1976
M.A., Linguistics

Fordham University   1966 — 1970
BA, philosophy

Experience
University of Paris XII   September 2002 - Present
Université de Nantes   September 1993 - August 2002

Skills
Grant Writing, fluency in English,..., English, Criminal Law, German, Published Author, Constitutional Law, Italian, Corporate Law

Matthew Guillen

Paris Area, France
Professor at Université de Paris XII
Judiciary

Education
Columbia Law School   1984 — 1987

Maxim Frolov

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Legal Services

Education
Columbia Law School   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia MGIMO   2001 — 2006
Specialist, Law, Summa cum laude

Experience
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   November 2013 - Present
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   June 2008 - July 2012
Herbert Smith Freehills   May 2007 - June 2008
Herbert Smith Freehills   September 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Megan E. Griffith

Paris 01, Île-de-France, France
Summer Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Legal Services

Education
Sciences Po   2015 — 2016
Master in Economic Law, Global Governance Studies

Columbia University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor

Boston University - College of Communication   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, Communication (Public Relations)

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee School)   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, International Relations (Foreign Policy and Security Studies)

Frankfurt International School   2003 — 2007
International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma

Experience
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP   June 2015 - August 2015
Vinson & Elkins   May 2015 - June 2015
Vinson & Elkins   May 2014 - July 2014
IDEA Public Schools   August 2011 - June 2013
The Achievement Network   March 2011 - May 2011
EUSA - Academic Internship Programs   January 2009 - May 2011
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   September 2010 - December 2010
Massachusetts Bar Association   June 2010 - August 2010
Boston Invitational Model United Nations Conference (BosMUN)   March 2009 - March 2010
Offices of U.S. Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Paul G. Kirk   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Government, Research, Microsoft Office, HTML, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Intercultural..., Management, French, Leadership, Advertising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, International Relations, Model United Nations, Teaching, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Editing, Business Development

Mehdi Bali

United Kingdom
Banking and Finance/Structured Finance Associate at Reed Smith LLP
Law Practice

Education
HEC Paris   2014 — 2014
Certificate

The University of Texas at Austin   2013 — 2013
Certificate

Columbia University School of Law   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM)

Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers   2010 — 2012
Master

Université Paris Dauphine   2008 — 2012
Ph.D in private law, "The financial subordination"

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   2007 — 2008
Master's degree

Institut national des Langues et Civilisations orientales   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Reed Smith LLP   April 2015 - Present
New York Supreme Court- Commercial division   February 2014 - April 2015
Université Numérique Paris Ile-de-France, Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne   September 2009 - September 2010
BNP Paribas   January 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Structured finance, Finance and banking law, Corporate Law, Commodities finance, Open Source Software, Legal Research, Islamic Finance, Public Speaking, Leadership, Ubuntu

Michael Fernandez-Bertier

Brussels Area, Belgium
Assistant & PhD Candidate in Law UCL, LL.M. Columbia
Legal Services

Education
Université catholique de Louvain   2011 — 2016
PhD Candidate, Business Criminal Law

Université catholique de Louvain   2014 — 2014
Certificate in Banking and Finance Law, N/A

Columbia University School of Law   2012 — 2013
LL.M., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Universidad de Buenos Aires   2009 — 2009

Université catholique de Louvain   2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Law, Cum Laude; Magna Cum Laude

Université catholique de Louvain   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Law, Cum Laude; Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Université catholique de Louvain   September 2009 - Present
N/A   2009 - Present
Guillermo Jorge & Asociados   May 2009 - June 2009
Linklaters   September 2008 - September 2008
White & Case   August 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Negotiation, Research, Legal Research, Legal Analysis, Tax Law, Banking & Finance Law, Criminal Procedure, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Corporate Governance, English, French, Teaching, Legal Writing, White Collar Crime

Michael Schouten

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Partner | Lawyer (Advocaat) at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek | M&A | Corporate Governance | Corporate Law
Law Practice

Education
University of Amsterdam   2008 — 2011
PhD, Corporate & Securities Law

Cambridge University   2010 — 2010
Visiting Fellow, Corporate law, law & economics

Duisenberg School of Finance   2009 — 2010
Teaching Fellow, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Columbia University School of Law   2007 — 2009
Visiting Researcher

Fordham University School of Law   2002 — 2003

Universiteit van Amsterdam   1997 — 2003
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne   2001 — 2002

St. Vitus College   1990 — 1996

Experience
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   January 2004 - Present

Michel Jaccard

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Founder and Partner, id est avocats
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   1996 — 1997
Master of Laws (LL.M.), M&A, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Internet, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Fulbright grantee

   1989 — 1996
J.D., Ph.D., Law

Experience
id est avocats sàrl   January 2012 - Present
iimt - international institute of management in technology   January 1999 - Present
swissICT   January 2013 - Present
HEC Espace Entreprise - Prix Stategis   January 2012 - Present
Bilan   2013 - Present
University of Fribourg Law School   October 1998 - June 2014
BCCC Avocats Sàrl   March 2006 - December 2011
Tech Tour International   September 2011 - November 2011
Tavernier Tschanz   June 2004 - February 2006
White & Case LLP   September 2003 - June 2004

Skills
Online Privacy, Dispute Resolution, Start-up Ventures, Exits, Privacy Law, Online Reputation..., Management, Media Law, Entertainment Law, Privacy Policies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Privacy Issues, Contract Management, Mediation, Reputation Management, Start-up Consulting, Privacy Protection, Due Diligence, Technology Law, Strategic Partnerships, Legal Advice, Strategic Advice, Entrepreneurship, International Law, Open Source Licensing, Information Security, Contract Law, Privacy Regulations, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Strategy, Reputational Risk, Exit Strategies, Business Strategy, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Data Privacy, Cybercrime, Cyberlaw, Corporate Law, Private Equity, International...

Michelle (Beibei) Huang

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2011 — 2012
LL.M., Law

Tsinghua University   2004 — 2008
LL.B., Law

Experience
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP   October 2012 - Present
Columbia Law School   August 2011 - May 2012
Allen & Overy   July 2008 - February 2011
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)   February 2008 - May 2008
Ministry of Commerce People's Republic of China   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Corporate Law, Public International Law, Aircraft Finance, Real Estate Financing, Project Finance, Banking

Michèle Bley

Luxembourg
LL.M., Associate at Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen
Legal Services

Education
Columbia Law School   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) / IAE Paris   2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Law, (bien)

Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III)   2009 — 2010
Master 1 Droit, Law, (bien)

University College London, U. of London   2008 — 2009
Certificate of English Legal Studies (Erasmus/Socrates), Law

Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III)   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Law, (bien)

Experience
Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen   2014 - Present
Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen   November 2011 - July 2012
Marccus Partners   May 2011 - October 2011

Skills
International..., Arbitration, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Contract Law, Litigation

Michèle Stutz

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner at MME Legal AG, Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law, LL.M.
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2002 — 2003
LL.M.

University of Zurich
lic.iur.

Experience
MME Legal ¦ Tax ¦ Compliance   February 2007 - Present
Lenz & Staehelin   2001 - 2006
District Court of Zurich   1998 - 2001

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Employment and..., Litigation, Arbitration, Residence and work..., Employment Contracts, International Litigation, Employment law disputes

Mona Caroline Chammas

Paris Area, France
Competition Law Expert at O.E.C.D.
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2006 — 2007
Master’s Degree, Fulbright scholar

Universiteit Gent   2004 — 2005
Master’s Degree, LL.M European Law, Magna cum laude

Université catholique de Louvain   1999 — 2004
Master’s Degree, Summa cum laude

Experience
OECD - OCDE   October 2013 - Present
Sciences Po   September 2014 - Present
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   November 2008 - October 2013
Ghent University   October 2009 - May 2010
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (NY)   August 2007 - July 2008
United Nations   June 2007 - July 2007
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   October 2005 - June 2006
Linklaters   September 2004 - September 2004

Monika Sandvik-Nylund

Geneva Area, Switzerland
International Affairs

Education
Columbia Law School   2000 — 2001
Master's Degree, International Law, Human Rights, Transitional Justice

Abo Akademi University, Finland   1990 — 1994
Master's Degree, International Law, Human Rights, Humanitarian Law

Helsingfors Diakoni Institut, Finland   1987 — 1987
Deaconess (Community Worker)

Vasa Sjukvardslaroanstalt   1983 — 1985
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Pedersore Gymnasium
High School, Student matriculation

Experience
UN High Commissioner for Refugees   February 2010 - Present
UNICEF   September 2008 - January 2010
UN Mission in Sudan   October 2007 - August 2008
UNHCR   May 2006 - June 2007
UNHCR   March 2005 - December 2005
UNHCR   September 2004 - February 2005
United Nations OCHA   1996 - 2001
UNICEF   1996 - 1996

Skills
Policy, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian, Human Rights

Moritz Maurer

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Attorney at Law | Associate at Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LLM)

Universität Zürich
Lic. iur.

Experience
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd   2007 - Present
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, New York   2012 - 2012

Skills
Corporate Law, Contract Law, International Law, Distribution Law, Private Equity, Life Sciences, Mergers & Acquisitions

Nathalie Russell

Paris Area, France
M2 Candidate
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Sciences Po   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Intellectual Property Law

Columbia University in the City of New York   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics, Francophone Studies

Experience
Cisco   April 2015 - July 2015
Balestriere Fariello   2012 - 2012
Kings County District Attorneys Office   2012 - 2012

Skills
Leadership, PowerPoint, Management, Microsoft Excel, Research, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Neeti Jain

London, United Kingdom
Legal Counsel at Tata Consultancy Services
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2010 — 2011
LL.M., Law

National Law School of India University   2001 — 2006
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Law

Experience
Tata Consultancy Services   May 2014 - Present
Saikrishna & Associates   January 2012 - January 2014
Clyde & Co LLP   February 2008 - April 2010
Amarchand Mangaldas   July 2006 - December 2007
Electronic Frontier Foundation   August 2006 - October 2006

Skills
Information Technology, Cross-border..., Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, International..., Corporate Law, Contract Drafting and..., Joint Ventures, Intellectual Property, Negotiation, Licensing, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Mergers, Due Diligence, Media and Entertainment, Trademarks

Neja Nastran

Slovenia
LL.M (Finance)
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School
Exchange student, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main   2010 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law and Finance

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law   2002 — 2007
graduate, law, Cum laude

Experience
Wolf Theiss   February 2012 - Present
Linklaters   February 2011 - April 2011
Higher Court in Ljubljana, Slovenia   February 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Rechtsrecherche, Rechtsberatung, Restructuring, Project Finance, Banking Law, Capital Markets, Commercial Litigation, Securities Regulation, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Handelsrecht, Banking, Gesellschaftsrecht

Nerea Sanjuan

Madrid Area, Spain
Senior Legal Counsel at VODAFONE ONO, specialized in Intellectual Property and Audiovisual Law
Broadcast Media

Education
Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias   2005 — 2006
Postgraduate, Audiovisual Production Management

Columbia University School of Law, New York   1999 — 2000
LL.M, Intellectual Property and Contract Law

Universidad de Valladolid   1990 — 1995
Graduate, Law Degree

Experience
VODAFONE ONO   July 2008 - Present
Cuatrecasas, GPCB   September 2000 - June 2008
AIE, Artistas Intérpretes y Ejecutantes de España   October 1998 - June 1999

Skills
Trademarks, Entertainment Law, IT Law, English, Contract Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Venture Capital, Commercial Litigation, Negotiation, Spanish, Corporate Law, IT law, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Copyright Law

Niamh Sheerin

Ireland
Trainee Solicitor at Matheson
Law Practice

Education
Law Society of Ireland   2013 — 2016

Columbia University School of Law   2010 — 2011
International Criminal Law

Universiteit van Amsterdam   2010 — 2011
LL.M, International Criminal Law

Trinity College, Dublin   2006 — 2010
LL.B

Our Lady's School   2000 — 2006
Leaving Certificate

Experience
Matheson   September 2013 - Present
Ivor Fitzpatrick & Co. Solicitors   August 2011 - February 2012
St. Raphael's Credit Union   June 2011 - July 2011
Wildflower Home   July 2009 - August 2009
Brown Thomas   September 2007 - July 2009

Nico Zachert

Munich Area, Germany
Legal Counsel/Head of Compliance bei FMS Wertmanagement
Banking

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2000 — 2001
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München / LMU Munich   1995 — 2000
Staatsexamen, Rechtswissenschaft

Stanford University   1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
FMS Wertmanagement   2011 - Present
Raupach & Wollert-Elmendorff   2009 - 2011
Bank   2007 - 2009
Hengeler Mueller   2004 - 2007

Skills
Cross-border..., Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Restructuring, Securities Regulation

Nicola Dolci

Rome Area, Italy
Legal Assistant Intern at FIGC
Legal Services

Education
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2009 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), International Law and Legal Studies

Columbia Law School   2014 — 2014
Visiting Student, International Commercial Arbitration

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires'   2013 — 2013
Exchange Programe, International Law - Derecho Internacional

Liceo Classico   2004 — 2009
Maturità Classica, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Experience
Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio   July 2015 - Present
TeamSystem   July 2014 - July 2014
Cinecittà Digital Factory S.r.l.   December 2013 - December 2013
Young Enterprise UK   June 2008 - July 2008

Nicolas A. J. Croquet, PhD

Brussels Area, Belgium
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2009 — 2010
LL.M. and Certificate of International and Comparative Law

University of Oxford   2006 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (DPhil), international criminal law, human rights, due process

University of Michigan Law School   2009 — 2009
Visiting Research Scholar, International Law and Legal Studies

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2006
MA, International Relations

University of Oxford   2002 — 2003
MJUR, European Law, Upper 2.1

Université libre de Bruxelles   2001 — 2002
MA in Public International Law (1st in university)

Université libre de Bruxelles   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Laws (6th in university)

McGill University   2000 — 2000
Exchange student, International Law and Common Law


Skills
International Law, Public International Law, International Trade Law, International..., International Human..., Human Rights, Litigation, European Law, Consumer Law, Climate Change, European Union, Legal Research, Environmental Law

Nicolas Bouchardie

Paris Area, France
Partner at White & Case LLP
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1999 — 2003
Juris Doctor, Law

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1999 — 2003
Masters, Law

IEP Paris   1998 — 1999
Masters, Economics

ESSEC Business School   1995 — 1998
MBA, Economics/Finance

Experience
White & Case LLP   January 2015 - Present
White & Case LLP   January 2012 - December 2014
White & Case LLP   June 2006 - December 2011
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   November 2003 - April 2006

Skills
Construction Law, International Law, International..., Dispute Resolution

Nicolas Bueno

Berlin Area, Germany
Legal Researcher at European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)
International Affairs

Education
Université de Lausanne   2010 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Public and Human Rights Law, summa cum laude

Columbia University School of Law   2012 — 2013
Visiting Researcher

The Hague Academy of International Law   2010 — 2010
Droit international

   2008 — 2009
Master of Law, Droit international

Université de Lausanne   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Law, Droit suisse

Université de Lausanne
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Internation Public and Human Rights Law, summa cum laude

Experience
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)   July 2013 - Present
Columbia University   August 2012 - July 2013
Université de Lausanne   May 2010 - August 2012
Amnesty International   January 2010 - July 2010
University of Neuchâtel, Swiss Migration Center   June 2009 - October 2009
Cour Pénale Internationale - International Criminal Court   April 2009 - June 2009
Council of Europe - European Court of Human Rights   January 2008 - April 2008

Skills
Spanish, French, Corporate Social..., International Law, Political Science, Qualitative Research, Research, Intercultural..., Public International Law, Corporate Governance, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, European Law, English, International..., International Relations, Social Sciences, International Economics

Nicolas De Witt

Paris Area, France
lawyer at Aramis
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School

Nicolas Keller

St. Gallen, Kanton St. Gallen, Switzerland
Rechtsanwalt & Partner bei Schoch, Auer & Partner, Rechtsanwälte
Legal Services

Education
Columbia Law School   2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Jurastudium, allgemein

Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften   1999 — 2005
lic. iur. HSG, Jurastudium, allgemein

Experience
Schoch, Auer & Partner Attorneys at Law   September 2011 - Present
Walder Wyss AG   January 2007 - August 2011
Kantonsgericht St. Gallen   November 2005 - April 2006
Rechtsanwalt K. Noser   April 2005 - October 2005
UBS Investment Bank   July 2004 - October 2004
UBS Wealth Management   May 1998 - February 2002

Skills
Legal Assistance, Joint Ventures, Gesellschaftsrecht, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Unternehmensführung und..., Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, International Law, Contract Law, Fusionen und Übernahmen, Handelsrecht, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Rechtsberatung, Cross-border...

Nicolas de Witt

Paris Area, France
Associé chez Taylor Wessing
Law Practice

Education
   2000 — 2001
LLM, Law

Université Paris Dauphine   1990 — 1994
M2

Experience
Taylor Wessing   November 2008 - Present
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP   2001 - 2007
Skadden Arps   2002 - 2005
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre   1998 - 1999

Skills
Due Diligence, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Competition Law, Private Equity, Cross-border..., International Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Legal Advice, Corporate Law

Niels van Loon

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Counsel at JONES DAY®
Legal Services

Education
Grotius Academie
Corporate and Business Law (Grotius specialisatieopleiding Vennootschaps- & Ondernemingsrecht), Cum Laude

Columbia University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LL.M.

Universiteit Maastricht   1995 — 2000
J.D., European Law School

University of Nottingham   1998 — 1999
Joint LL.M. Programme European Law (Erasmus Exchange)

Experience
JONES DAY®   April 2014 - Present
Cleber N.V.   July 2012 - March 2014
Allen & Overy LLP (Amsterdam)   March 2010 - January 2012
Allen & Overy LLP (Dubai)   March 2009 - February 2010
Allen & Overy LLP (Amsterdam)   October 2001 - February 2009
Nauta Dutilh N.V.   August 1998 - September 1998
Stibbe N.V.   June 1998 - August 1998

Skills
International..., Litigation, Courts, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law

Niklas Elofsson

Stockholm, Sweden
Advokat/Attorneyatlaw/Senior Associate at Advokatfirman Vinge
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM)

Columbia Business School   2012 — 2012

Uppsala universitet   2005 — 2010
Master of Laws (LLM)

Uppsala universitet   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Queen's University   2009 — 2009

Military Intelligence School   2003 — 2004
Intelligence Assistant

Experience
Advokatfirman Vinge   March 2014 - Present
Uppsala University and Stockholm University   2014 - Present
Stockholms tingsrätt (Stockholm District Court)   September 2011 - February 2014
Mattias Klum Tierra Grande AB   November 2010 - June 2012
Advokatfirman Lindahl   August 2010 - August 2011
Swedish Armed Forces   June 2003 - June 2010
Roschier Attorneys   January 2010 - May 2010
Linklaters   June 2009 - August 2009
Mannheimer Swartling   June 2008 - July 2008
Swedish Armed Forces (EU Operation Headquarters)   June 2007 - June 2008

Nikolaos Verras

London, United Kingdom
Legal Advisor (Solicitor in England and Wales) at EuroEnergy (subsidiary of the Libra Group)
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2009 — 2010
LL.M., LAW

Panteion Panepestimion Ikonomikon kai Politicon Epistimon   2006 — 2009
Master, Law

Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon   2001 — 2005
LL.B., Law

Experience
EuroEnergy Investments Ltd   February 2013 - Present
Chipita SA   May 2012 - January 2013
Ernst & Young Central and South Europe   September 2010 - May 2012
Ernst & Young Southeast Europe - Affiliated Law Firm   April 2006 - May 2008
Professor Kremalis Law Firm   September 2005 - March 2006

Skills
Corporate Law, Acquisitions, Litigation, Cross-border..., Securities Regulation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, International Law, Intellectual Property, Competition Law, Courts, Restructuring, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Legal Advice, Mergers, Privacy Law

Nino Miloni

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner at Law & More LLC
Legal Services

Education
Columbia Law School   2008 — 2009
LL.M., Law

University of St.Gallen   1999 — 2003
Lic. iur., Law

High School Freudenberg   1991 — 1998

Experience
Law & More LLC   2012 - Present
Clariden Leu   June 2009 - August 2012
Swisscard AECS AG   May 2006 - August 2008
Homburger   September 2005 - November 2005
Lenz & Staehelin   May 2003 - May 2004

Noor Ashraf

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Linklaters
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

University of Oxford   2007 — 2010
BA Jurisprudence, Law

Karachi Grammar School

Experience
Pakistan Mission to the United Nations   September 2014 - December 2014
Linklaters   April 2014 - August 2014
Linklaters LLP   March 2012 - April 2014
International Bar Association   January 2012 - March 2012

Skills
Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, International Law, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Equities

Olga Fraga Gómez

Barcelona Area, Spain
Abogado en Deloitte
Law Practice

Education
UNED   2012 — 2013
Máster pre-doctorado, Protección Jurisdiccional de los Derechos Fundamentales

Columbia University School of Law   2012 — 2012
U.S. Law, International Law and Legal Studies

ISDE   2010 — 2011
Máster, Abogacía, Matrícula de Honor

Merton Campus   2009 — 2010
BEC, Business/Commerce, General

Universidad de Vigo   2008 — 2009
Máster-Especialista, Derecho del Menor

Università degli Studi di Torino   2007 — 2008
Giurisprudenza, diritto ed economia per le imprese

Universidad de Vigo   2003 — 2008
DERECHO rama Económico-empresarial

Experience
Deloitte   September 2015 - Present
GONZÁLEZ FRANCO Corporate & Criminal Defense   September 2014 - September 2015
MIGUEL BAJO & ALFONSO TRALLERO Abogados   January 2014 - September 2014
ROXIN ALLIANCE   November 2012 - January 2014
GONZÁLEZ FRANCO Corporate & Criminal Defense   March 2011 - November 2012
VACA FILMS S.L.   2004 - 2009

Pascale Gelly

Paris Area, France
Regional Privacy/Data Protection officer EMEA at ADP
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   1991 — 1992
LLM, IP and Contract Law

Université Panthéon Assas Paris II   1989 — 1991
DESS, Intellectual property

Université Paris II Panthéon Assas   1988 — 1989
Master, Business and tax law

Experience
ADP   May 2015 - Present
Cabinet Gelly   2001 - April 2015
GE Medical Systems   1998 - 2001
Jeantet & Associés   1995 - 1998
Moquet Borde & Associés   1992 - 1995
Harlé et Phélip   1991 - 1992

Skills
Legal Writing, Information Technology, Personal Data Protection, Privacy Policies, Privacy Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Legal Compliance, Training, Consumer Law, Data Privacy, IT law, Strategy, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Legal Advice, Cross-border..., Cyberlaw, Competition Law, Copyright Law

Patrick A. Meier

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Deputy Head of Legal & Senior Legal Counsel at Sunrise Communications AG
Telecommunications

Education
Brevet d'avocat - Canton de Vaud   2011 — 2011
Admission to the Bar, Law

Harvard Law School   2014 — 2014
Program on Negotiation - Executive Education

Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg   2005 — 2007
Master of Law (MLaw), International Business Law

WIPO Worldwide Academy   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Intellectual Property Law

Institute for Value-Based Enterprise   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Entrepreneurship

Columbia Law School   2005 — 2005
Columbia University (NY), University of Amsterdam and of Leiden US Law Summer Program, American Law

Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Law (BLaw), Swiss Law

Institut Florimont   1992 — 2000
Diplôme de maturité fédérale: type scientifique, Science

Experience
Sunrise Communications AG   September 2014 - Present
Admission to the Bar - Canton of Vaud   April 2011 - Present
Sunrise   September 2011 - August 2014
JCB Avocat   July 2010 - November 2010
FBT Attorneys-at-Law   September 2008 - June 2010
Basel Institute on Governance   December 2006 - June 2008
Novartis Pharma AG   March 2007 - April 2008
FBT Attorneys-at-Law (formerly RWB Attorneys-At-Law)   July 2006 - August 2006
Swiss Embassy / Moscow   July 2000 - September 2000

Skills
Negotiation, Outsourcing, Contract Management, Strategy, Management, Corporate Governance, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Litigation, Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Network Outsourcing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law

Patrick Donders

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Certified Independent Pension Jurist/Consultant
Financial Services

Education
Dutch Compliance Institute   2015 — 2015
Compliance Officer

Actuarieel Instituut   2008 — 2011
Techniek Leven

SVV   2004 — 2007
Branche Leven

University of Amsterdam   1991 — 1992
Post Doctoraal Fiscaal Recht

Columbia Law School   1991 — 1991
Internship Constitutional Law

Radboud University Nijmegen   1984 — 1990
Mr, Nederlands Recht

WFT Pensioen
Certification by Dutch authority as registered pension consultant

Experience
Owner at S&S Pension Consultancy   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Legal Pension Fund..., Legal Compliance, Restructuring, Mediation, Management, Change Management, Corporate Law, Finance, International Relations, Pension Funds, International..., Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management

Paul Loeb

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Senior Associate at NautaDutilh
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1997 — 1998
LL.M

University of Amsterdam
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem

HMS

Experience
NautaDutilh   August 2012 - Present
Hogan Lovells   July 2011 - August 2012
NautaDutilh   March 2002 - July 2011
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   October 1998 - January 2002

Skills
Contract Law, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Legal Advice, Litigation, Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Commercial Litigation, Mergers

Paula Ericson

Stockholm County, Sweden
Drafting clerk at Förvaltningsrätten i Luleå, the migration court
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Public International Law, Human Rights

Stockholms universitet   2012 — 2012
Russian society, politics and economics

Uppsala universitet   2011 — 2011
French with Special Reference to EC-Law

Stockholms universitet   2005 — 2010
Master of Laws (LLM), Law

Helsingin yliopisto   2008 — 2008
Law

Stockholms universitet   2006 — 2006
French

Stockholms universitet   2003 — 2004
English

Stockholms universitet
Finnish

Experience
Förvaltningsrätten i Luleå   March 2014 - Present
European Commission   October 2013 - February 2014
IOM   January 2013 - May 2013
Migrationsverket   June 2011 - August 2012
Migrationsverket   February 2011 - May 2011
Council of Europe   January 2010 - March 2010
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden   August 2009 - December 2009
Migrationsverket   June 2008 - August 2009
Brottsofferjouren   January 2006 - July 2008

Skills
International Law, French, European Union, International..., International..., Immigration Law, English, European Law, Finnish Language, Human Rights, Human Rights Law, Legal Research, Rule Of Law, Public International Law, International Human..., Swedish

Pauline Phoa

Utrecht Area, Netherlands
PhD Researcher (EU Law) at Universiteit Utrecht
Research

Education
Columbia Law School   2011 — 2012
Master en droit (LL.M.), Droit

Universiteit Utrecht   2007 — 2009
Master Legal Research (Master en recherche juridique), droit

Universiteit Utrecht   2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Droit

Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht   2003 — 2004
Theatre Design

Willem de Zwijger College

Willem de Zwijger College

Experience
Universiteit Utrecht   September 2014 - Present
The Ocean Cleanup   March 2014 - Present
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   March 2014 - April 2014
Van Diepen Van der Kroef Advocaten   June 2012 - March 2014
Columbia Law School   September 2011 - May 2012
Tribunal de l'Union européenne   November 2008 - September 2010
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   May 2008 - June 2008
Ministère de la Justice (Ministerie van Justitie), Pays-Bas   February 2008 - April 2008
Université d'Utrecht   2006 - 2008

Skills
Litigation, Dutch, Competition Law, International Law, European Law, English, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Courts

Penny Dearborn

Limoges Area, France
Housewife
Farming

Education
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Mary Baldwin College
Bachelor's Degree

University of Michigan
Master's Degree

Experience
Self-employed   

Peter Bloom

Rome Area, Italy
Independent International Affairs Professional
International Affairs

Education
Harvard University   1957 — 1961
Batchelor of Arts (BA), American History (United States)

Columbia University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), General Studies

Experience
U.S. Agency for International Development   1967 - 1994

Peter Coomans

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Senior Legal Counsel at DSM Food Specialties
Legal Services

Education
Columbia Law School
LL.M., Law

Leiden University
Mr., Law

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Drs., Economics

Experience
DSM Food Specialties   2013 - Present
Corbion   2012 - 2013
Atrium European Real Estate   2010 - 2012
Clifford Chance   2005 - 2010
Houthoff Buruma   2002 - 2005

Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures

Peter Maximov

Moscow, Russian Federation
General Counsel в UC Rusal
Investment Management

Education
Columbia Law School   2000 — 2001
Master's degree, Corporate Law, A

Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1994 — 1999
specialist, civil law, 5

Experience
UC Rusal   July 2012 - Present
"Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port" GROUP   February 2011 - June 2012
EastOne GROUP   2005 - 2010
Metalloinvest   2004 - 2005
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (UK) LLP   2003 - 2004
Debevoise & Plimpton   2001 - 2003
Coudert Brothers   1995 - 2000

Peter ten Broeke

London, United Kingdom
Senior Legal Counsel at UniCredit
Legal Services

Education
The College of Law   2009 — 2010
QLTT

University of Oxford   1987 — 1988
Law

University of Amsterdam   1981 — 1987
Law

Mendel College   1975 — 1981

Columbia University School of Law
Law

Experience
UniCredit   October 2008 - Present
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP   June 2006 - October 2008
BMO Capital Markets   2008 - 2008
Loyens & Loeff   May 2003 - June 2006
Goldman Sachs International   2005 - 2006
NautaDutilh   September 1994 - May 2003

Skills
Structured Finance, Financial Structuring, Derivatives, Financial Regulation, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Securities Regulation, Securities, Structured Products, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Capital Markets, Credit, Securitization, Equities, Corporate Governance

Petr Vybiral

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Senior Associate at Allen & Overy
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LLM), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

University of Economics, Prague   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Charles University in Prague   1999 — 2006
Master's degree, Law

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main   2004 — 2005
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Universität Regensburg   2003 — 2004
Law

Experience
Allen & Overy   May 2006 - Present
Linklaters   June 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Corporate Governance, Derivatives, Asset Management, Securities Lending, Mutual Funds, Public Equity Offerings, Securities, Tender Offers, Covered Bonds, Securities Offerings, Insolvency, Hedge Funds, Bonds, Securities Regulation, Asset Backed Financing, Securitization, Secured Financing, Cross-border..., Secured Transactions, Banking, Financial Regulation, Capital Markets

Petri Manninen

Finland
Experienced in law, management and financial administration. An investor.
Legal Services

Education
Leiden University   1995 — 1996
Law, LL.M. in European Community Law

Columbia Law School   1995 — 1995
33rd Leyden-Amsterdam-Columbia Summer Program in American Law, Law

Helsingin yliopisto   1988 — 1993
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

Experience
Lakituki Oy (Co owner)   January 2015 - Present
Tax Administration   September 2010 - Present
Paavo Nurmi Foundation   January 1995 - Present

Skills
Business Planning, Business Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Legal Writing, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Restructuring, Contract Negotiation, Private Equity, Management, Sales, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Legal Advice, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, International Law, Project Management, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Due Diligence, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Investments, Dispute Resolution, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions

Philip Webb

Moscow, Russian Federation
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1998 — 2001
JD

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 2001
MIA, Human Rights / Harriman (CIS)

Middlebury College   1991 — 1995
BA, Russian / Religion

Tomsk State University   1993 — 1994
1-year study, Filologichesky Fakultet


Skills
Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Russian, Capital Markets, European Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Competition Law, Cross-border..., Privacy Law, Research, International Relations, Emerging Markets, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Securities, Securities Regulation, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, M&A experience, Licensing, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Venture Capital

Piero Corigliano

Rome Area, Italy
Partner at NCTM Studio Legale Associato
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School
Master of Laws (LLM), Law, James Kent Scholar

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, cum laude

Collegio San Giuseppe De Merode

Experience
NCTM - Studio Legale Associato   January 2010 - Present
Ughi e Nunziante   January 2008 - December 2009
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP   September 2004 - December 2007
Studio Legale Ughi e Nunziante   June 1999 - July 2003

Skills
Mergers, Contenziosi, Governo d'impresa, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Agreements, Private equity, Due diligence, Group Restructuring, Transactional, International Joint..., M&A work, Joint venture, Proprietà intellettuale, General Corporate..., Private Equity, Diritto societario, Fusioni e acquisizioni

Pierre Davis

London, United Kingdom
Chief Legal Officer at Platts
Publishing

Education
Columbia Law School   1997 — 2000

University of California, Los Angeles   1992 — 1995
B.A., Political Science

Shady Side Academy

Experience
Platts   April 2015 - Present
McGraw Hill Financial   2005 - Present
Weil, Gotshal & Manges   2000 - 2005

Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Privacy Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Copyright Law, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law

Pierre Servan-Schreiber

Paris Area, France
Avocat aux Barreaux de Paris et New York
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1979 — 1980
LL.M., Corporations, Criminal Procedure, Computers and the Law, Contracts

Université Paris I   1974 — 1979
Maîtrise, Droit des Affaires

Experience
Attorney at Law   January 2015 - Present
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP   2000 - January 2015
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   November 1991 - January 2000
DUBARRY LE DOUARIN VEIL   June 1984 - November 1991
Duclos & Thorne   September 1982 - June 1984
Commission of the European Communities   January 1982 - July 1982
Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine   September 1980 - December 1981

Skills
Cross-border..., Mergers, Arbitration, Competition Law, Litigation, Banking Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Licensing, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, International Law, Private Equity, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions

Pierre-Henri Conac

Luxembourg
Professor at University of Luxembourg
Higher Education

Education
Columbia Law School   1994 — 1995
LLM, Law

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1985 — 1992
PhD, Securities Law

Experience
University of Luxembourg   2006 - Present
University of Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne   1999 - 2006

Skills
Corporate Law, French, Private Equity, International Relations, European Union, Contract Law, International Law, Cross-border..., Legal Advice, Securities Regulation, Capital Markets, European Law

Pietro Masi

Rome Area, Italy
Lawyer at Lipani Catricalà & Partners
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2009 — 2009
Summer Program in American Law

Università degli Studi di Roma Tre   1998 — 2003
Law Degree

Tito Lucrezio Caro   1996 — 1997
High School, Liceo Classico

Giulio Cesare   1992 — 1996
High School, Liceo Classico

Experience
Lipani Catricalà & Partners   September 2014 - Present
Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale   February 2007 - August 2014
Bussoletti Nuzzo & Associati   November 2003 - July 2006

Skills
Real Estate, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law

Prachi Tyagi Harley

Paris Area, France
Associate (Seconded to the Paris Office) at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2009 — 2010
LL.M. (Master of Laws)

Symbiosis International University   2002 — 2007
BSL.LL.B. (Bachelor of Social Legal Sciences; Bachelor of Law), Law

Experience
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   August 2015 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP   May 2013 - Present

Qi Jiang

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Allen & Overy
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM)

University of New South Wales   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (LLB)

Experience
Allen & Overy   June 2015 - Present
Ashurst (formerly Blake Dawson)   February 2012 - May 2015
Federal Court of Australia   January 2011 - February 2012
Ashurst   January 2010 - November 2010

Skills
International..., Class Actions, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, International Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute..., Securities Litigation, Privacy Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Litigation

Ramez Nasser

Brussels Area, Belgium
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2004 — 2006
MBA

Columbia University in the City of New York   2004 — 2006
MBA, Joint Program with London Business School

London Business School   2004 — 2006
MBA

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1998 — 2000
Masters

Columbia University School of Law   1996 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Law

EAB   1985 — 1993
IB


Skills
Corporate Governance, Capital Markets, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Private Equity, IPO, Cross-border..., Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Emerging Markets, Corporate Law, Structured Finance, Strategy, Mining Exploration, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance, M&A experience, Entrepreneurship, Securities Regulation, Private Placements, Venture Capital

Raymond J. Bär

Switzerland
Chairman of the Board, Alpine Select Ltd., Zug
Investment Banking

Education
Harvard University   2002 — 2002

Stanford University   2002 — 2002

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2002 — 2002

Columbia Law School   1984 — 1985
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Corp.Fin.

Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften   1979 — 1983
lic.iur.HSG, Jurist

Experience
BENECARE Foundation   July 2015 - Present
Longbow Finance SA   January 2015 - Present
AMAG Automobil- und Motoren AG   July 2014 - Present
Alpine Select Ltd.   April 2013 - Present
Julius Baer   April 2012 - Present
WPO - World Presidents' Organization   January 2008 - Present
Swiss American Chamber of Commerce   January 2001 - Present
Julius Baer   April 2003 - April 2012

Remi Freon

Paris Area, France
Associate at Jones Day
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2010 — 2011
Master of Law - LL.M., Corporate Law

Ecole de Formation des Barreaux de La Cour d'appel de Paris (EFB - Paris Bar School)
Law

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)
CRFPA, Law

Université des Sciences sociales (Toulouse I)
Master 2 Juriste d'Affaires-DJCE

Experience
Jones Day   September 2011 - Present
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   March 2010 - August 2010
Shearman & Sterling LLP   October 2008 - April 2009
Jones Day, Sydney   December 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Litigation

Richard Åkerman

Stockholm, Sweden
Owner, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd.
Legal Services

Education
Columbia Law School   1993 — 1994
LLM

Stockholm University   1987 — 1991
LLM

Stockholm University

Experience
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd.   November 2008 - Present

Skills
Contract Law, Commercial Litigation, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Competition Law, International..., Joint Ventures, Litigation

Rob Polak

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Independent Legal Professional
Legal Services

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1986 — 1987
LL.M., Law

Universiteit van Amsterdam   1980 — 1986
Meester in de rechten, Dutch Law

Experience
Vereniging Kunst Cultuur Recht   July 2010 - Present
Foundation in Support of the Royal Acadamy of Art   October 2004 - Present
Athenaeum Boekhandel B.V.   October 1992 - Present
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   January 1988 - June 2012

Skills
International Law, Arts, Courts, Securities Regulation, Legal Advice, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Aviation Industry

Robert Mohr

London, United Kingdom
Head of Business Development, Agencies & Advertisers EMEA at AppNexus
Online Media

Education
Middlebury College   2004 — 2008
B.A., International Studies

Zhejiang University of Technology   2006 — 2007
Middlebury School in China: C.V. Starr Schools Abroad

Middlebury College Chinese Language School   2006 — 2006
Chinese (Level III), Chinese (Mandarin)

Delbarton School   1998 — 2004

Columbia University School of Law
Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Experience
AppNexus   April 2015 - Present
AppNexus   March 2014 - Present
Pants Dance   July 2010 - March 2014
AppNexus   January 2013 - February 2014
AppNexus   April 2012 - December 2012
AppNexus   December 2011 - April 2012
VivaKi Nerve Center   November 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, RTB, SEM, Digital Strategy, Optimization, DSPs, Display Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Advertising, Web Analytics, Programmatic Media, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, DoubleClick, Strategic Planning, Digital Media, Ad Exchanges, E-commerce, Analytics

Roberto Casati

Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   1976 — 1978
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Michigan Law School   1973 — 1974
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Università degli Studi di Milano   1966 — 1970
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   May 2004 - Present
Allen & Overy   November 1998 - April 2004
Brosio Casati e Associati   July 1990 - December 1998
Magrone Pasinetti Brosio e Casati   August 1981 - July 1990
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   September 1978 - July 1981
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   August 1975 - July 1976

Roberto Cristofolini

Paris Area, France
partner chez Norton Rose Fulbright
Law Practice

Education

LL.M.


LL.M.


Maitrise

Experience
Norton Rose Fulbright   2006 - Present
Latham & Watkins   2003 - 2006
Linklaters   1994 - 2003

Ronald Freeman

London, United Kingdom
Chairman, Pilgrims Society
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1961 — 1964
LL.B., Law

Lehigh University

Experience
Atlantic Council of the United States   2007 - Present
Volga gas   2006 - Present
The Pilgrims Society   June 1995 - Present
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   1991 - 1997
Salomon Brothers   February 1973 - June 1991

Skills
Venture Capital, Investor Relations, Private Placements, Corporate Development, Emerging Markets, Corporate Governance, Financial Structuring, Valuation, Restructuring, Private Equity, Business Planning, Due diligence, Strategy, Mergers, Start-ups, International Law, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Due Diligence, IPO, Capital Markets, Non-Executive Director, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Business Development, M&A experience, Cross-border...

Ruxandra Ionescu

London, United Kingdom
Associate OGC at EBRD
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2013 — 2014
LL.M, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Columbia University in the City of New York   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree

Universitatea Bucuresti - Facultatea de Drept   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Law

Experience
EBRD   August 2014 - Present
White & Case   January 2011 - July 2013
White & Case   June 2008 - December 2010
NNDKP   July 2007 - September 2007
Osprey Partners   June 2005 - February 2007

Skills
Competition Law, Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., International Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Commercial Litigation

Sabine Herzog

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Attorneyatlaw at Baker & McKenzie
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Universität Zürich   1996 — 2001
Master of Laws (LL.M.), law, magna cum laude

Université Paris X Nanterre   1998 — 1999
Licentiate degree, Law

other

Experience
Baker & McKenzie   October 2008 - Present
Commercial Court of the Canton of Zürich   February 2007 - August 2008
Vigano Law Office   2005 - 2006
Horgen District Court   April 2002 - April 2005

Skills
International..., International Litigation, Inheritance, Dispute Resolution, Complex International..., Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation

Sabrina Lavail

Paris Area, France
Associate at Latham & Watkins
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2003 — 2007
JURIS DOCTOR, Law

Université Paris-Sorbonne   2005 — 2007
Master, Corporate Law

HEC School of Management   2001 — 2006
Master's degree

Experience
Latham & Watkins   April 2011 - Present
Poulain & Associés   April 2009 - March 2011
Clifford Chance US LLP   May 2007 - April 2009
Legal Aid Society   May 2005 - August 2005
Linklaters   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Legal Advice, International Business..., Corporate Governance, Cross-border..., Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, International Law

Sandra C. Wittmann

United Kingdom
Investment Management

Education
Columbia Law School   1995 — 1998
J.D.

Brown University   1991 — 1994
B.A., magna cum laude

Experience
Cheyne Capital Management   March 2008 - Present
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP   November 1998 - February 2008

Sandy Wirtz

Paris Area, France
Avocat Corporate / Droit Immobilier chez Pinsent Masons
Law Practice

Education
New York Bar Exam   2011 — 2011
NY Bar exam

Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne   2009 — 2010
Master 2 Droit du Commerce International, Droit

Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne   2006 — 2010
Double Maîtrise de droit franco-américain, Droit

   2006 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Droit

   2003 — 2006
Licence, Droit francais et anglo-américain

RCHS

RCHS

Experience
Pinsent Masons   September 2012 - Present
Marccus Partners   April 2012 - September 2012
Jones Day   March 2011 - July 2011
Weil, Gotshal and Manges   July 2010 - November 2010
K&L Gates   July 2009 - June 2010
Direct Medica   May 2009 - July 2009
Féfération Internationale des ligues des Droits de l'Homme (FIDH)   May 2008 - August 2008
Bristol-Myers Squibb   June 2006 - August 2006
Bristol-Myers Squibb   May 2005 - August 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb   June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Contentieux, Avocat au barreau de..., Avocat au barreau de...

Sara Corradi

Milan Area, Italy
Lawyer, PhD studio avv. prof. Roberto Sacchi
Legal Services

Education




Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore